Published April 15, 2021, 11:01 AM
Celebrate National Literature Month with these free reads
Although we aren’t still out of the woods when it comes to the pandemic, April still holds many things to celebrate here in the Philippines, one of which is National Literature Month. This time, the spotlight is on Filipino authors and other literary treasures, whether autobiographical or pure fiction, a 500-paged book or artsy graphic novels.
Yes, graphic novels or comic books are now seen by many as a form of serious literature, not only because of the rise of superhero movies but because of its history of great storytelling that comes from the wild imagination of writers and talented illustrators. Locally, many periodicals and magazines in their golden days are filled with comic strips, exploring different themes such as societal issues, romance, and, topping it all off, Philippine folklore.